Indexes for The Sacred Harp, 2025 Edition
80b Service of the Lord
Words: The Baltimore Collection, 1801
Music: E. J. King, 1844. Alto S. M. Denson, 1911
Meter: Long Meter Half (8,8)
Farewell, vain world, I’m going home;
I am bound to die in the army.
My Savior smiles and bids me come;
I am bound to die in the army.
[chorus]
I am bound to live in the service of my Lord,
I am bound to die in the army.
Sweet angels beckon me away;
I am bound to die in the army.
To sing God’s praise in endless day;
I am bound to die in the army.
I am bound to die in the army.
My Savior smiles and bids me come;
I am bound to die in the army.
[chorus]
I am bound to live in the service of my Lord,
I am bound to die in the army.
Sweet angels beckon me away;
I am bound to die in the army.
To sing God’s praise in endless day;
I am bound to die in the army.